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While chasing its prey, a cheetah is running slowly and then increases its speed by 42.5 miles per hour to reach a top speed of 70 miles per hour. What is the cheetah's initial speed?

42.5 miles per hour
or
112.5 miles per hour
or
27.5 miles per hour
or
35.5 miles per hour

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I believe it’s 26.5 miles per hour
User Satish Patro
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Answer: 27.5 miles per hour

Step-by-step explanation: 70 - 42.5 = 27.5

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